Obituary Listing

Jan 22, 2025

Marilyn Lucille Messler, 93, of Beresford, passed away January 22, 2025, at Bethesda Home in Beresford. Marilyn was born on May 30th, 1931, on the farm in Centerville SD to Ellis and Susan White. She grew up in Hub City and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1949. She married the love of her life, Roger, on December 27th,...

Jan 17, 2025

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Morris Robert Peter Larsen, 85, of Beresford, South Dakota, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the Centerville Care and Rehab Center.

Born on September 26, 1939, on the farm south of Alsen, South Dakota; Morris was the son of Wesley and Florence (Strom) Larsen. He was baptized and confirmed at Dalesburg Lutheran Church and...

Jan 12, 2025

Jackson Arthur Barker was born May 24, 1935 in Hayti, South Dakota to Hugh and Ila (Williams) Barker. He died January 12, 2025 in Yankton, SD at the age of 89 years.

Jack was raised on a farm near Hayti and graduated from Hayti High School. He loved playing all sports and attended college on scholarship before...

Jan 11, 2025

Dianne Rist, age 77, passed away January 11, 2025 while under hospice care at Centerville Care & Rehab.

Dianne Shirley Andersen was born May 23, 1947 at Viborg SD to Harvey and Freda (Hansen) Andersen.  She was baptized and confirmed at Spring Valley Lutheran Church rural Viborg. She attended Grand View District 39 Country School and graduated...

Jan 3, 2025

Gerhard M. Nilsen was born November 29, 1960 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Gerhard H. And Rita (Fusco) Nilsen. He died unexpectedly at work January 3, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 64.

Jerry was raised and attended school in New Jersey with his brother, Evan. After high school Jerry attended college...

Dec 30, 2024

Ronald Nelson of Alcester, SD passed away peacefully at 86 years of age on 30 December 2024 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD.

Ron was born in Beresford, SD on December 2, 1938, the youngest of four children and the only son to Jimmie and Melva. He graduated from Beresford High School in 1957, attended...

Dec 28, 2024

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Franklin D. Kumm was born at home March 29, 1942 in Brazile Mills, Nebraska. He died December 28, 2024 at the Centerville Care & Rehab Center at the age of 82 years, eight months and 29 days.

Frank attended country school through the 8th grade and his freshman year...

Dec 6, 2024

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Alfred Henry Herrboldt earned his angel wings peacefully at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center on December 6, 2024.

Alfred was born October 15, 1927 to John and Emma (Neu) Herrboldt on the family farm near Menno, SD. Alfred was united in marriage to Nona Walker the love of his life on July 27, 1951. From...

Nov 30, 2024

Emily Alice (Hansen) Sorensen was born November 29, 1930 to William Fredrick & Viola M. (Marshall) Hansen in Eagle Butte, SD. She entered into Heaven November 30, 2024 at the age of 94, at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, SD, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Emily married Harlen Harvey Sorensen on May 25, 1952. They lived...

Nov 20, 2024

Regan Wendell Pearson was born September 23, 1950 in Hawarden, Iowa to Wendell and Carol (Johnson) Pearson. He died November 20, 2024 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls at the age of 74 years, one month and 27 days.

Regan, nicknamed "Bopper" was the eldest of four children and "highly energetic" according to his mother. He attended...

Nov 19, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann (Ellis) Nelson died peacefully on November 19, 2024 at 71 years of age.  She was born on May 1, 1953 in Viborg, SD to Kennard and LuVern (Johnson) Ellis.

Jackie attended Rose Cottage Country School through the 8th Grade.  After 8th grade, she attended Centerville High School where she graduated in 1971.  While in...

Nov 19, 2024

Gerald Lee Christiansen was born on May 21, 1958 in Hudson, SD near Beresford, SD to parents Westley Christiansen and Loretta Henle Christiansen and entered into death November 19, 2024 at the age of 66 years 5 months and 28 days.

Gerald received his education in Beresford special education and graduated from Beresford High School.

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Nov 15, 2024

Mildred Elaine was born Dec. 10, 1926 on the shores of Lake Andes near Ravinia, SD to parents Virgil and Hulda (Carlson) Millage. She was the youngest of seven children.

Millie attended school through 6th grade at Lake Andes, then with her mother moved to Sioux City, IA where she attended 7th grade. Hulda married Henry Otten...

Nov 7, 2024

Kurt Edward Hoagland (72) passed away peacefully in Hospice at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  He was lovingly surrounded by his spouse, children and grandchildren during his journey.

Kurt was born into an Air Force family in Springfield, Illinois on February 27, 1952. In Kurt's younger years the family moved to Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile, Alabama...

Oct 28, 2024

Debora Lynn Basche Fitzgerald was born 15 June 1959, the seventh child of Leslie and Dorothy (Sheetz) Basche, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended Lincoln High School, class of 1977. Deb enjoyed to dance; she was a member of the Midwest Promenaders.

Deb enjoyed life - her adventures included moving to California as teenager followed by...

Oct 25, 2024

Gene Elroy Thormodsgaard was born to Haakon Ingert and Clara (Johnson) Thormodsgard on February 12, 1942, in the home of Lydia Nelson. The home is still standing in Beresford. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed at Romsdal Lutheran Church.

Gene grew up on a farm and attended Pleasant Hill School. He later bought the...

Oct 17, 2024

Paul Murray Adamson, 73, of Brookings, SD, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born on October 31, 1950, Paul was known for his adventurous spirit and deep respect for nature.

Paul was born in Vermillion, SD, to James and Gloria (Shogren) Adamson of Centerville, SD. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Paul attended Ellis...

Oct 14, 2024

Funeral services will be 10AM Monday, October 21, 2024 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 101 S 5th Street, Beresford, SD with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is 3-5PM Sunday at the church. Memorials may be directed to Ava's House, 1320 W 17th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 or to Children's Home Society, 801 N Sycamore Ave, Sioux...

Oct 8, 2024

Rodney "Rod" Franklin Hakl was born June 28, 1937 in Geddes, South Dakota, on the homestead farm, to Franklin J. and Ethel H. (Johnson) Hakl. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith and confirmed in June 1952 at Nathanael Lutheran Church where he was a lifetime member. Rodney and Ruby moved to the family farm in 1976, where he...

Oct 4, 2024

Dallas Allen Thompson passed away at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD on October 4, 2024. Dallas was born on October 11, 1950 in Sioux Falls, SD to Henry and La Verne Thompson. He grew up on a farm northeast of Beresford, SD and attend Pleasant Valley Country School through the 8 grade. He graduated from Beresford high...